Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group

Friendship Centers’ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group is typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

For questions contact group facilitator Suzanne Holguin at (231) 347-3211, ext. 117 or email [email protected].

Caregiver Support Group

The Caregiver Support Group is typically held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

For questions or information, contact group facilitator Suzanne Holguin at (231) 347-3211, ext. 117 or email [email protected].

Parkinson’s Support Group

Friendship Centers’ Parkinson’s Support Group is typically scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

For questions contact group facilitator Suzanne Holguin at (231) 347-3211, ext. 117 or email [email protected].

The Petoskey Parkinson’s Support Group will welcome Alanna Lahey, Associate Director of Disability Network Northern Michigan, and Lasey Rouse, Independent Living Program Specialist, to the meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road.

Learn about resources for adaptive equipment and technology devices to assist persons with Parkinson’s Disease with physical limitations to best manage in their home environment. Learn how to choose reputable stair chair companies and what steps to take for possible Medicare coverage in purchasing.

Persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Cookies and beverages will be provided. For questions about this meeting, call the Council on Aging at 231-347-3211. The meeting is limited to 25 people.

The Petoskey Parkinson’s Support Group will welcome Kristin Rossi, CEO of the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, to the meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road.

The support group meeting opens with a 7-minute exercise workout geared toward those with Parkinson’s disease. The group topic for discussion will be Home Safety Measures for Parkinson’s Disease, presented by Kristin Rossi. An open round-table session will follow.

Persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Donuts and coffee will be provided. To attend the upcoming meeting, please RSVP by Friday, August 18, 2023, by calling the Council on Aging at 231-347-3211 with your name and phone number. The meeting is limited to 25 people.

Diabetes Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group is typically scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

For questions contact group facilitator Jeanne Kincaid at (231) 487-7158.